Previous game
The 49ers are coming off a loss in their preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. QB Joshua Dobbs led the offense, completing 14 of his 20 pass attempts for 146 yards and scoring a six-yard rushing touchdown. RB Jordan Mason contributed 34 rushing yards on six carries (5.7 average) and added a rushing touchdown of his own. WR Tay Martin led all receivers with five receptions for 58 yards.
Defensively, the 49ers were led by LB Tatum Bethune, who recorded eight tackles. CB Renardo Green recovered a fumble, while DL Kalia Davis registered a sack on Titans QB Malik Willis.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the above breakdown.
Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Sunday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Saints: Dennis Allen
What channel is the game on?
Network: FOX
Play-by-Play: Adam Amin
Color Analyst: Mark Sanchez
Sideline Reporter: Kristina Pink
What areas will receive the broadcast?
The game will be nationally broadcast. NFL Network will re-air the game on Sunday, August 18 at 9 p.m. PT and Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00 p.m. PT.
Where can I stream the game?
You can stream the game on FoxSports.com, NFL+, the Fox Sports app, or the NFL mobile app.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
49ers Radio
Bay Area fans can listen on KGO 810 AM and The Bone 107.7 FM, where Bob Fitzgerald and Keena Turner will call the game.
Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be heard at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
Saints Radio
New Orleans area fans can listen on WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM, where Mike Hoss and Deuce McAllister will call the game.
Streaming
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Preseason Matchups: 3
Preseason Series: Saints lead series 2-1
First Preseason Meeting: 8/26/67, Saints win, 24-10, at P*
Last Preseason Meeting: 8/12/11, Saints win, 24-3, at NO
Current Streak: Lost 1
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 1 (8/23/03)
Longest Saints Win Streak: 1 - 2 times (Last 8/12/11)
Most 49ers Points: 27 (8/23/03): 21-12 at SF
Most Saints Points: 24 - 2 times (Last 8/12/11): 24-3 at NO
49ers Shutouts: None
Saints Shutouts: None
*P - Portland, OR
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